All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

Best Bank Account Setup to Earn Interest on All Your Cash


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#177: Chris shares the best accounts to replace your checking account and maximize interest earning. He evaluates must-have banking features, compares 10+ bank accounts, assesses the pros and cons of switching accounts, offers automation tips to elevate your banking experience and so much more. 

Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/best-bank-accounts-high-interest


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Resources Mentioned

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  • Membership
  • Bank Bonuses
  • Episodes #62: Protect Your Family, Mitigate Taxes and Preserve Your Wealth
  • All-in-One High Yield Accounts:

    • Fidelity Cash Management (SPAXX coming June 15)
    • Wealthfront Cash Account (Get 5.5%)
    • U.S. Bank Elite Money Market
    • TransferWise (For international transactions)

      High Yield Savings + Checking w/ Overdraft:

      • Mercury: Enter giveaway to skip the waitlist for Mercury Personal
      • SoFi
      • Capital One
      • Discover
      • CIT Bank
      • Ally Bank
      • Robinhood: Spending | Investing
      • Schwab Checking Account
      • Recurring Transfers: Zelle App

        Personal Finance Tracker: Copilot (Get 2 months free with code HACKS2)

        Wealthfront:

        • Automated Bond Ladder + Calculator
        • Automated Savings Plan

        • Full Show Notes

          (00:00) Introduction

          (03:29) Must-Have Features in a Primary Bank Account

          (09:23) Tiebreakers to Consider for a Bank Account

          (14:43) High-Yield Savings Accounts

          (17:41) Regular Checking Accounts

          (21:43) The Most Optimal Way to Use a Bank Account

          (24:54) Comparison of Banks with Main Features You Need

          (28:50) Robinhood's Investing & Spending Accounts

          (30:52) The Difference Between Bank Accounts and Investment Accounts

          (33:25) The Schwab Checking Account

          (38:39) Unique Features of Mercury

          (44:33) The Wealthfront Individual Cash Account

          (46:15) U.S. Bank's Elite Money Market Account

          (47:17) Fidelity Cash Management Account

          (53:24) Chris' Top 3 Bank Account Recommendations

          (56:42) Is It Worth Switching Bank Accounts?

          (58:45) Simple Steps to Automate Your Financial Life


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